Holbein Irodori Gouache colors by pigment, lightfastness and price
ホルベイン ガッシュ 日本色「彩」（いろどり） — 48 colors in 15 ml tubes. A gouache range named after the traditional colors of Japan, sold singly and in four seasonal sets of 12 (Holbein calls it Artists' Gouache “Traditional Colors of Japan”). Filter, sort, and compare up to four colors side by side.
- G801 Enji / Crimson 臙脂／えんじ PR83 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Transparent
- G802 Beni / Safflower Red 紅／べに PR170 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Transparent
- G803 Hiiro / Scarlet 緋色／ひいろ PR254 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★☆Semi-transparent
- G804 Shu / Vermilion 朱／しゅ PY74 + PO73 + PR254 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Transparent
- G811 Ouni / Orange 黄丹／おうに PY42 + PR9 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★☆Semi-transparent
- G812 Ususango / Pale Coral 薄珊瑚／うすさんご PO36 + PW6 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Semi-transparent
- G813 Kouji / Orange Yellow 柑子／こうじ PO73 + PY83 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Transparent
- G821 Yamabuki / Kerria Japonica Yellow 山吹／やまぶき PY3 + PY83 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Transparent
- G822 Nanohana / Canola Yellow 菜の花／なのはな PY74 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Transparent
- G823 Remon / Lemon 檸檬／れもん PY3 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Transparent
- G824 Kuchinashi / Gardenia Yellow 支子／くちなし PY3 + PY42 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Semi-transparent
- G825 Kihada / Amur Cork Yellow 黄蘗／きはだ PY154 + PG17 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★☆Semi-opaque
- G826 Kohaku / Amber 琥珀／こはく PY119 + PY83 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★☆Transparent
- G827 Oudo / Light Ochre 黄土／おうど PY42 + PY43 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★★Semi-opaque
- G831 Taisha / Taisha Brown 岱赭／たいしゃ PY42 + PR101 + PBk11 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★★Opaque
- G832 Bengara / Iron Oxide Red 弁柄／べんがら PR101 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★★Opaque
- G833 Azuki / Russet Brown 小豆／あずき PR101 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★★Semi-opaque
- G834 Kogecha / Dark Brown 焦茶／こげちゃ PY119 + PR101 + PBk11 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★★Semi-transparent
- G835 Hiwada / Bark Brown 桧皮／ひわだ PR101 + PBk11 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★★Semi-transparent
- G836 Susutake / Smoked Bamboo 煤竹／すすたけ PY119 + PR101 + PBk6 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★★Semi-opaque
- G841 Byakuroku / Pale Patina 白緑／びゃくろく PG7 + PY3 + PW6 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Opaque
- G842 Wakanae / Seedling 若苗／わかなえ PY3 + PY83 + PG7 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Transparent
- G843 Wakaba / Spring Green 若葉／わかば PY14 + PG7 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Transparent
- G844 Moegi / Leek Green 萌葱／もえぎ PY42 + PY74 + PG7 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★☆Semi-opaque
- G845 Tokiwamidori / Evergreen 常盤緑／ときわみどり PY3 + PG7 + PY83 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Semi-transparent
- G846 Aotake / Bamboo Green 青竹／あおたけ PG7 + PW6 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Semi-opaque
- G847 Rokushou / Patina 緑青／ろくしょう PG7 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★☆Transparent
- G848 Senzaimidori / Pine Tree Green 千歳緑／せんざいみどり PY42 + PG8 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★☆Semi-opaque
- G849 Uguisu / Elm Green 鶯／うぐいす PY42 + PG8 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★☆Semi-opaque
- G850 Mirucha / Russet Green 海松茶／みるちゃ PY17 + PG8 + PR83 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Transparent
- G861 Wasurenagusa / Myosotis Blue 勿忘草／わすれなぐさ PB29 + PB60 + PW6 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Opaque
- G862 Shinbashi / Geisha Blue 新橋／しんばし PB15 + PG7 + PW6 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Opaque
- G863 Tsuyukusa / Dayflower Blue 露草／つゆくさ PB29 + PB15 + PW6 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Opaque
- G864 Asagi / Oriental Blue 浅葱／あさぎ PB15 + PG7 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★☆Transparent
- G865 Kujakuao / Hummingbird Blue 孔雀青／くじゃくあお PB15 + PG7 + PY3 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Transparent
- G866 Ai / Indigo 藍／あい PB15 + PR83 + PBk6 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Semi-opaque
- G867 Gunjou / Ultramarine 群青／ぐんじょう PB29 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★☆Semi-transparent
- G871 Kikyou / Bellflower 桔梗／ききょう PV23 + PW6 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Opaque
- G872 Botan / Peony 牡丹／ぼたん PR122 + PV23 + PBr25 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★☆Semi-transparent
- G873 Edomurasaki / Edo Violet 江戸紫／えどむらさき PB29 + PR122 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★☆Semi-transparent
- G881 Ginnezu / Silver Grey 銀鼠／ぎんねず PBk6 + PY42 + PW6 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★☆Opaque
- G882 Rikyuunezu / Rikyu Grey 利休鼠／りきゅうねず PG8 + PR170 + PW6 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★☆☆Opaque
- G883 Seiboku / Blue Black 青墨／せいぼく PB29 + PBk6 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★☆Semi-opaque
- G884 Sumi / Black 墨／すみ PBk7 + PBk6 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★★Opaque
- G885 Gofun / White 胡粉／ごふん PW6 ¥420 ≈ $2.67 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★★Semi-opaque
- G891 Aokin / Antique Gold 青金／あおきん PW20 ¥640 ≈ $4.08 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★★Opaque
- G892 Akakin / Antique Rich Gold 赤金／あかきん PW20 ¥640 ≈ $4.08 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★★Semi-transparent
- G893 Gin / Antique Silver 銀／ぎん PW20 ¥640 ≈ $4.08 · 15 ml, Japan list ★★★★Semi-transparent
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List price in Japan by series
| 15 ml | Colors | |
|---|---|---|
| Series A | ¥420 ≈ $2.67 | 45 |
| Series C | ¥640 ≈ $4.08 | 3 |
Excluding 10% consumption tax. Price list effective 2026-11-02. USD at 157.05 JPY (2026-10-22), rough guide only.
How to read the ratings
| Lightfastness | ★★★★ absolutely permanent · ★★★ permanent · ★★ moderately durable · ★ fugitive (Holbein's own scale) |
|---|---|
| Transparency | Transparent · Semi-transparent · Semi-opaque · Opaque |
| Munsell value | Hue, then value/chroma as measured by Holbein, e.g. 5R 4/14. A higher value is lighter, a higher chroma more vivid; N marks a neutral grey |
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About these numbers
Ratings, pigments and set contents come from Holbein's catalog. Prices are the manufacturer's suggested retail price in Japan excluding 10% consumption tax. On-screen colors are approximate, taken from the printed color chart (flat swatches). See where the data and prices come from.